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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 220d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023

GLB 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2025

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
40.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
1,715 kg
3,781 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,120 km
696 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
1,120 km
696 mi
923 km
574 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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